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Jumper Spider - Araneus diadematus
Copyright © 2017 Dale Matthies

Jumper Spider - Araneus diadematus
Goderich, Goderich, Ontario, Canada
October 21, 2017
Size: 1 cm
I am curious as to whether the red is a part of it always be such or if it signifies something e.g. mating.
Contributed by Dale Matthies on 21 October, 2017 - 3:17pm

Moved
Moved from ID Request.
The older ones get red, she looks like she already laid her eggs. :)
… Laura P., 21 October, 2017 - 4:16pm

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